# Event Details - **Event Name**: SOLD OUT - Ke Huy Quan: Never Say Die - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a release event with Oscar-winning actor Ke Huy Quan, discussing his new memoir NEVER SAY DIE.About this EventAll tickets purchased to attend this event include a signed copy of Never Say Die. Additonally, there will be an opportunity to get a picture with Ke Huy Quan following the discussion.This event will be hosted on the 6th Floor of The Strand Building located at 826 Broadway on 12th Street.Can’t make the event? ACCESSIBILITY:Strand Book Store is an ADA compliant venue. The event space is accessible via elevator.ASL interpretation is available for this event by request only. Please reach out to our events team at events@strandbooks.com by Sept. 1 to request.Please ask a Strand employee upon arrival for directions to accessible seating if preferred.For further information on accessibility in this space, or to make a request, please contact events@strandbooks.com---------------------------------------------------------------------In this stunning and compulsively readable memoir, the Oscar-winning star of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Goonies, and Everything Everywhere All at Once, Ke Huy Quan, tells the story of his journey from Vietnamese refugee to 80s child star to the most inspiring comeback in Hollywood history.“A monumental work of self-discovery and the power and grace of communal survival. Quan's voice is crystalline and luminous, and his Odyssean journey to the screen is, in itself, a triumph of storytelling.” –Ocean VuongKe Huy Quan’s Hollywood adventure began when he was twelve years old, a mere five years after his family escaped Communist Northern Vietnam and settled down to a relatively peaceful life in L.A.’s Chinatown. After attending an open call audition on a whim, he was unexpectedly swept up in the wild world of filmmaking: learning to swim from Harrison Ford on the set of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, receiving trucks full of toys from Steven Spielberg and George Lucas for his birthday, meeting Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker, and making lifelong friends on the set of The Goonies.A star of two of the most beloved movies of the ‘80s, there appeared to be no limit to Ke’s rise. But just a few years later, the roles had dried up and it seemed like Hollywood no longer had a place for him. He eventually left acting to work odd jobs behind the scenes for directors like Wong Kar Wai. His confidence was badly shaken, but his love of performing never abated. It wasn’t until decades later, when he was 49 years old, that he stepped back in front of the camera to star in a strange little indie film called Everything Everywhere All at Once, which surprised everyone with its incredible box-office and awards season success. To call Ke’s Oscar-winning performance a triumphant return would be an understatement.In this moving, inspirational memoir, Ke paints a vivid self-portrait, telling both heart-wrenching and funny stories of his early rise, slow fall from the spotlight, the resilience that kept him going through his darkest times, and his eventual resurrection on one of the biggest stages in Hollywood. Never Say Die is the story of Ke’s extraordinary life, a love letter to the movies and people that shaped him, and a powerful testament to never giving up on your dreams. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/051a5890-a8ac-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1109-h740-dc383838-gmir.jpg Photo credit: Art StreiberKe Huy Quan is an Oscar-winning actor who immigrated to the United States as a child and grew up in Los Angeles. Discovered at an open casting call with no acting experience, he was cast at age 12 as Short Round in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, followed by his role as Data in the beloved adventure classic, Goonies. As opportunities became limited, he stepped away from acting to study at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, graduating in 1999, and later worked behind the scenes as an action choreographer and assistant director. After more than two decades away from acting, he returned to the screen in Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s Academy Award–winning Everything Everywhere All At Once, earning widespread acclaim along with the Academy Award, Golden Globe, and SAG Award for Best Supporting Actor. He has since appeared in Season 2 of the Disney+ series Loki, starred in Universal’s Love Hurts, and voiced Gary De’ Snake in Disney’s animated film Zootopia 2. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Echo. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/sold-out-ke-huy-quan-never-say-die/100001991789295400 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, entertainment, trips-adventures, performances, meetups, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-09-14T22:30:00Z - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: The Strand Building - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 51.34, max: 51.34, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: The Strand Building - **lat**: 40.73342419999999 - **long**: -73.9909481 - **full address**: The Strand Building, 826 Broadway, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SOLD OUT - Ke Huy Quan: Never Say Die - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5aacf55d9f09dc15a20ee11fb61d3538ac436dcbab2fa7505bc80000b446956f-rimg-w1200-h628-dcdf1831-gmir.png?v=1784611332 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SOLD OUT - Ke Huy Quan: Never Say Die being held? - **A:** SOLD OUT - Ke Huy Quan: Never Say Die takes place on Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at The Strand Building, 826 Broadway, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing SOLD OUT - Ke Huy Quan: Never Say Die? - **A:** SOLD OUT - Ke Huy Quan: Never Say Die is organized by The Strand Book Store. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Strand Book Store's events? - **A:** Attendees have given The Strand Book Store a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Strand Book Store has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SOLD OUT - Ke Huy Quan: Never Say Die is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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